Capernaum Scholarship
The Capernaum Scholarship is targeted at orphaned and vulnerable children in primary and secondary school. It includes fees and tuition and has been running for the past 20 years.
Who Qualifies for the Scholarship?
The applicants must be orphaned and or disadvantaged children, for example Orphaned children who have lost one or both parents, Orphaned children who have lost a breadwinner or Disadvantaged children with both parents but who are old and unable to fend for the children. Applicants must be less than 21 years unless recommended by the Board of Trustees or Patrons.
Scholarships are restricted to day and boarding government, non-government and mission schools in Zimbabwe. The Scholarship does not sponsor children undertaking their studies outside Zimbabwe unless authorized by the Patrons. The Scholarship is valid until the student attains a tertiary qualification.
Documentation Required
Applicant’s certified birth certificate, deceased parent’s or guardian’s certified death certificate, school invoice and banking details showing the amount of fees to be paid and an affidavit in case of missing or no documents
NB. Where the beneficiary does not have the deceased’s death certificate, a letter from the school authorities or local leadership to confirm the child’s orphan- hood will suffice
